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Managing the Toll of DEI Work: The [Diversity] Struggle is Real

Posted by Brittany J. Harris | Jan 16, 2020 | Features, Recent Posts, The Toll of DEI Work | 0

The [diversity] struggle is real. We recognize this work is personal. Inasmuch as DEI work has evolved into a profession and “booming” industry, it is important to note that this work is rooted in the quest for civil rights and justice. A quest that is deeply personal—grounded in Black and Brown people’s desire and inherent right to be seen and honored as the full human beings that we are. And while, in some ways, this work has evolved in ways that center profits over humanity and justice, for many, it is still deeply personal.

A Point of View: Making Diverse Teams Work

Posted by Luiza Dreasher | Nov 7, 2019 | Point of View, Recent Posts | 0

In most organizations today, individuals with different cultural norms, values, ages, sexual orientations, disabilities, religions, and languages are all intermingling. Diversity is the new norm, and the success of your company will likely depend on how successfully you manage the diversity of your teams. One of the questions many leaders are grappling with today is: What does it take to build and successfully manage a diverse team?

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: “There Just Aren’t Any ‘Qualified’ Black People” and “Those Children Just Don’t Care About Their Education”

Posted by Brittany J. Harris | Sep 26, 2019 | Features, Recent Posts, Unpacking the Conversations that Matter | 0

“Those children just don’t care about their education.” “There just aren’t any qualified ‘diverse candidates’ in the pipeline.” “Parents in urban areas tend to be unmotivated and disengaged in our school processes.” “We hire people of color, but they just don’t stay long.” We must shift our thinking and shift these conversations if we are truly going to shift the system.

Let’s Get Practical: Successful Strategies for Recruiting AND Retaining a Diverse Workforce

Posted by Luiza Dreasher | Jun 27, 2019 | Features, Let's Get Practical, Recent Posts | 1

Nowadays, an increasing number of candidates list diversity as a major factor in deciding where to work. This is especially true for candidates who hold historically marginalized identities, and who want to know how diverse the organization is, and if diversity is indeed taken seriously. The result is clear: the more diversity you have, the more diverse candidates you are likely to attract.

Let’s Get Practical: Language Matters

Posted by Caroline Belden | May 16, 2019 | Features, Let's Get Practical, Recent Posts | 1

Its 2019, and at this point, most people probably know that language matters. Words have the power to inspire, to shut down, to create and overcome conflict, but perhaps most importantly, words can invite us into alternative imaginations, new possibilities for how the world could and should look.

Search Results for: cultural competence

Managing the Toll of DEI Work: The [Diversity] Struggle is Real

A Point of View: Making Diverse Teams Work

Unpacking the Conversations that Matter: “There Just Aren’t Any ‘Qualified’ Black People” and “Those Children Just Don’t Care About Their Education”

Let’s Get Practical: Successful Strategies for Recruiting AND Retaining a Diverse Workforce

Let’s Get Practical: Language Matters

Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change

Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit

Inclusive Conversations: Fostering Equity, Empathy and Belonging Across Differences

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